Frank, Jim, Martha and Louise occupy the same apartment, sharing routine chores such as cooking, cleaning and laundry. Each contributes a share of their earnings to pay utilities and food costs. Sociologists would describe this group as a ________.

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The group described in the scenario is a household, which refers to a group of people who share a living space and often share expenses and responsibilities for maintaining that space. While this group could also be considered a family, that term tends to imply a stronger emotional bond between members. Patriarchy and clan do not accurately describe this group.

Frank, Jim, Martha and Louise Occupy the Same Apartment, Sharing